Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established multi-disciplinary Learning Disability team servicing the North of Oxfordshire. We are seeking a highly motivated Consultant who has skills and knowledge in the assessment of treatment of adults. The successful candidate must be interested in expanding their knowledge and skills around those presenting with learning disabilities.



The post holder will be working alongside a comprehensive Learning Disability MDT comprising of Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Consultant Psychiatrists. The service is complimented by a Countywide Intensive Support Team (IST) and also has access to an Intensive Interaction specialist.



The Consultant will provide senior medical input and clinical leadership to the LDT. Medical responsibility for patients usually remains with the GP, except where a medical member of the LDT takes a patient on for continuing treatment. The post holder will have responsibility for those patients seen by himself/herself, together with those patients seen by medical staff directly supervised by the post holder



The post holder will work alongside the team manager and the other Consultant Psychiatrists in the team to ensure the effective functioning and development of the service



The consultant will provide direct clinical supervision and line management to the trainees and speciality doctors and any senior trainee placed with the team. This will include 1 hour per week clinical supervision for trainees and a pro rata equivalent level of supervision to speciality doctors- in conjunction with other consultants. This will be in line with the trust supervision policy



The consultant will be expected to provide direct clinical care and ensure medical involvement in complex case reviews



Providing timely written correspondence to relevant professionals documenting assessments, on-going management, progress, and eventual discharge using Trust IT and clinical records system - training will be provided where needed. Completion of complex case review documentation when necessary.



Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.



Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible



Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



Excellent opportunities for career progression



Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development



27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service



NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers



Competitive pension scheme



Lease car scheme



Cycle to work scheme



Employee Assistance Programme



Mental Health First Aiders



Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)



Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team



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